The Evacuation Service:
The medical service that is given in the first hour of the
medical emergency has a direct effect on the chance of recovery and
rehabilitation of the patient. This period of time is known as the “golden hour”.
During this “golden hour”, the medically equipped helicopter plays a critical role
in saving the life of the patient. Lahak helicopters are equipped with state of the
art medical equipment and staffed by paramedics trained by United Hatzalah.
The paramedics provide a high level of professional medical care in the field and
in the air during the transportation period to the trauma level 1 hospital.
For those suffering from critical or serious medical events such as heart attacks,
car accidents, home accidents, or labor complications, every minute that passes
has tremendous consequences. In some cases, on-sight treatment or treatment
at the nearest medical facility will be all the patient requires. However, in the
case where specialized treatment and trauma level 1 hospitalization is critical,
the medical air evacuation service is the fastest way to assure arrival at the
nearest trauma level 1 hospital for the treatment necessary to help with the
patient’s recovery. The medical air evacuation service saves time and helps to
save lives
Evacuation from car accidents
Upon receiving notice of an accident that requires medical air evacuation, United
Hatzalah control center immediately notifies Lahak Aviation of the location of the
accident. The Lahak Aviation dispatch center will immediately dispatch the
helicopter which will arrive at the accident scene within minutes.
After stabilizing the patient and making the necessary preparations for air
evacuation, the patient will be loaded by the paramedics onto the helicopter for
immediate transport directly to the appropriate hospital.
When is the helicopter dispatched?
The helicopter is dispatched when there is a medical need to evacuate sick
or injured individuals. On the occasion of a car accident United Hatzalah control
center will notify Lahak Aviation to dispatch a helicopter. Another scenario, the
helicopter can be dispatched by members who call directly to the company
dispatch center per their membership agreement.
Who dispatches the helicopter?
United Hatzalah or Lahak Aviation.
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Who is Lahak Aviation?
We were established in 2005 in order to provide Helicopter Medical Emergency Services – HEMS to those in medical need. The goal of the company is to provide a high quality of service to the entire population of Israel.
When is the helicopter dispatched?
The helicopter is dispatched when there is a medical need to evacuate sick or injured individuals. On the occasion of a car accident Magen David Adom – Rescue Union will notify Lahak Aviation to dispatch a helicopter. Another scenario, the helicopter can be dispatched by members who call directly to the company dispatch center per their membership agreement.
Who dispatches the helicopter?
Rescue Union or Lahak Aviation.
What information is needed by the dispatch center?
How many are injured; condition of the injured; location, as exact as possible; communication method – cell phone or radio; recognizable landmarks that will help the pilot find the accident location.
How much does medical air evacuation cost and who pays for it?
Medical air evacuation is not cheap. The price can reach thousands of dollars. As a principle, whoever ordered the service (an individual or commercial or government organization) is responsible for the payment of the service.
Can the company refuse to dispatch a helicopter for medical air evacuation service?
The decision to dispatch or not dispatch the helicopter is based on safety. The company operates under the rules and regulations of the Israeli Aviation Administration. The rules and regulations have been put in place to guarantee a safe flight for all passengers.